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Main office site, 310 Charles St. E. (519) 743-6071 Guelph Area Office, 85 Westmount Rd. (519) 863-1501

Cambridge Career Connections, 40 Ainslie St. South, Cambridge (519) 622-0815 Website: www.waterloo.johnhoward.on.ca

Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions

This program provides an opportunity for youth who have committed minor offences to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community. Some youth are required to meet with a community panel to develop a contract that may included such things as restitution, letters of apology, essays, attending special programs and performing volunteer work. Others are referred directly to educational workshops. Youth are referred to Extrajudicial Measures program by police (pre- charge) or to Extrajudicial Sanctions by the Crown Attorney (Post-charge). The latter are seen by Youth Justice Committees, which are comprised of community volunteers who have been trained under principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This

program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth.

Attendance Centre Program

This program is intended for 12 to 17 year old youth as an alternative to a term of custody. The program focuses on the development of cognitive skills that reinforce positive values and promote responsible behaviour. Youth develop stronger problem solving skills and learn to apply critical reasoning and consequential thinking in their everyday lives. A variety of components are available for the youth to attend. These may include Smart Choices, Substance Awareness, Employment Readiness, Life Management Skills and Surviving School (Study Skills). Youth may be referred directly

from the courts or from a Probation Officer. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth.

Anger Management Program

The Anger Management Program is a component of the Attendance Centre Program. It is intended for 12 to 17 year old youth who have anger control issues. Using a cognitive behavioural approach, this program focuses on ways youth can recognize, manage, cope and express anger in appropriate ways. Youth may be referred directly from the courts or from a Probation Officer. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth.

Crime Prevention Workshops

(Preventing Property Crimes, Understanding Anger and Drug and Alcohol Awareness). The Agency offers three separate community based workshops. All of the workshops educate youth about making good choices and thinking before acting. They also stress the development of decision-making skills, moral reasoning, victim empathy and dealing with negative peer pressure. The Preventing Property Crime workshop focuses on reducing property crimes (theft, fraud, vandalism) and increases the awareness of the costs of these offences to society. The Understanding Anger workshop helps youth better understand why they get angry and appropriate methods of expressing and dealing with anger. The Drug and Alcohol Awareness workshop helps youth to better understand the implications of their drug and/or alcohol use. It encourages them to abstain, reduce or use in a safer manner. These workshops are aimed at youth 12 to 17 years old. Youth may be referred through the courts or by the Police. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth. Educational/Prevention Programs - The C.O.P.E.S Program

The C.O.P.E.S. Program (Communicating Our Perspectives and Emotions Successfully) is a school-based program for students who have displayed impulsive and aggressive behaviour within the classroom and as a result, have difficulty interacting

appropriately within a school setting. Working in small groups over a period of 8 to 10 weeks, the program attempts to assist these students to develop coping skills to better handle stress and to increase their awareness of the causes and consequences of their behaviour. Youth enhance their problem solving skills, learn productive ways of managing their anger, and are better able to understand their emotions and control their behaviour. The C.O.P.E.S. Program is designed for youth aged 12 to 16, and is currently offered in senior elementary and high schools, as well as community settings. This program is funded by United Way.

Crime Prevention Workshops (School Based)

These 40-minute school based workshops focus on enabling young people to make pro-social choices in potentially difficult situations. Some of the topics deal with specific offences often committed by youth, while others address social problems faced by children and teens that can sometimes lead to delinquent behaviour.

Presentations are available to schools and community groups and are adapted to suit the various age groups as indicated below. Topics currently offered are:

 Bullying – grades K to 8  Empathy – grades 5 and 6  Peer Pressure*

 Conflict Resolution*  Understanding Anger*  Family Violence*

* Specific requests may be made regarding these concepts and a modified presentation offered.

This program is funded by United Way.

Employment Resource Centre

Our Employment Resource Centre is an Employment Ontario funded site that provides general community access to employment and community supports to all ages in Cambridge and North Dumfries. The Centre has 14 computers with high speed internet access as well as résumé, word processing, spreadsheet and web browsing software. It also has a computer lab with 8 additional computers to support general free community employment oriented workshops. Clients can access free

photocopying, printing and faxes for job search purposes as well as the advice of a trained staff person to assist with general job search needs. Community support agencies provide brochures and staff can direct community members to assistance related to a variety of issues.

Employment Services

As an Employment Ontario site for Cambridge and North Dumfries, community members can access more direct supports beyond those offered in our Resource Centre. Clients requiring more intensive services register with us and have access to one-on-one service with an Employment Counsellor or Job Developer as well as job coaching support services. We will ensure that clients have an attractive and effective résumé for self-marketing and, in some instances, will make the approach to

employers on the client’s behalf. We have limited funds to subsidize the training period of some clients as well as money to assist some clients with limited expenses to begin their employment. We also have occasional specialized programs to assist specific populations. For example, our Youth ACCESS program assists youth with learning or behaviour issues access and maintain employment through a spectrum of paid workshops and specialized support.